Dr. Lisa LloydCo-DirectorDepartment of Health and Human Performance

Dr. Janet BeznerDepartment of Physical Therapy

What I Do: Wellness Program Co-Director – basically I stand on my hands and do my best to keep about 88 plates spinning in the air.

Background: I fell in love with fitness way back in high school when I would to train my friends at our local gym. My formal education is in the exercise science field.

More About Me: I love the sun and water – anything outside with good Texas weather! I enjoy taking photos of sunrises and sunsets and crafting.

Dr. Sylvia Crixell​Department of Nutrition

About Sylvia

Jenn Murphy​Group Exercise Coordinator

Clay SkeltonFit Kids Club Coordinator

Kyle Patek​Personal Training Coordinator

About Jenn

​Hometown: New Braunfels, TX

What I Do: I constantly scout, stalk, and trap people on your behalf; then send these people (a.k.a. your instructors) your way to deliver the highest quality exercise classes possible. On top of being a stalker, I also have multiple personality disorder. I play the role of a coordinator, mentor, trainer, instructor, counselor, and friend.

Background: My passion for health and wellness originated from my native Philippines. Holistic living has always been my thing. Over the years, this passion grew into something greater. My natural instinct to help people has led me to many different trainings and certification programs that eventually brought me to where I am today (with my TW family). I’ve been in the health & fitness industry as a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor for many years now, and just a few years ago, this same passion has paved the way for me to become a part of the ESS (Exercise & Sports Science) program at Texas State University as a faculty member. Who knew such passion could turn into a profession!

More About Me: Active lifestyle, outdoors, pets/animals are few of my favorite things. When I’m not in a gym or classroom teaching, you may just find me at a shooting range breaking clay targets with my equally outdoorsy and sporty of a husband. Some days, simply hanging out with my fur babies out in my backyard on a beautiful sunny day does it for me. To top it all, I am also contagious; with enthusiasm, energy, and passion for health and wellness that’s been proven to spread quickly. Consider yourself warned.

Jess YoungsMarketing Coordinator

About Jess

Hometown: Niederwald, TX

What I Do: I keep you up to speed by collecting content, sending thousands of emails per week, and occasionally sharing exceptionally flattering pictures of you on social media to show the world how awesome you are. In between those tasks, I encourage people to SMILE while they sweat!

Background: I was born and raised in Texas, and settled in San Marcos in 2002. My casual interest in healthy, holistic living gradually developed into a passion, and I found myself on the doorstep of the Total Wellness program, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else!

More About Me: I am an art nerd! My original career path was graphic design, but I am a MOVER! I am blessed to have found my home with the wellness program where I am able to MOVE and CREATE every day! I also studied childbirth education, and am a bit of a "birth junkie". Shout out to the mamas and babies!

About Clay

Josh ArguellesHuman Resources Assistant

About Josh

About Kyle

Hometown: Wallis, TX

What I Do: I train clients in one-on-one settings, teach resistance training group exercise classes, and match clients with the trainers who are best-suited to help them reach their goals.

Background: I completed a Master's in Exercise Science from Texas State in 2013. While pursuing my degree, I worked as a personal trainer for Total Wellness from 2011 to 2013. I now teach Exercise Physiology at Texas State University and serve as the Personal Training Coordinator for Total Wellness.

More About Me: I enjoy cruises, food, music, sports, and exercise. ​

Tara RealGraduate Assistant

About Tara

​Hometown: Denton, Texas

What I Do: I get to encourage my members and clients to places they didn't think they could get to in my fitness classes and personal training sessions. I also am in charge of all of fitness testing for the program.

Background: I received my Bachelor's degree in Health and Fitness Management from Texas State University- San Marcos, and I am currently working towards my Masters in Exercise Science. I have been licensed in Zumba and certified in multiple group fitness formats for about 4 1/2 years. I started personal training about 2 1/2 years ago, and I am excited to see what other certifications I can accumulate in my career moving forward. :)

More About Me: I love eating and going on crazy adventures! One of my favorite hobbies is skydiving.

Stacey BenderInstructor

About Stacey

​Lesa CampbellInstructor

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Mark ContehInstructor

About Mark

Jen HadenInstructor

About Jen

Hometown: Rowlett, Texas

What I Do: I am the behavior teacher at my campus and support the kids with their social skills, even as an adult I have to remind myself to use the strategies!

Background: I have been a teacher for 7 years, which brought me to TW. We provide classes to staff and employees so I figured might as well work out for free and get paid to do it!

More About Me: If you ask my friends they'd say I'm a river rat!! My husband and I do BBQ cook offs and we specialize in chili, we've have been in the top 10 at all of our cook offs!

Krysten Jensen​Instructor

About Krysten

​Hometown: Houston, TX

What I Do: I am an Administrative Assistant II in the School of Music. I pretty much keep the building running, but I also recruit new talent, and help take care of all my current babies (my faculty and students)!Background: I have a BA in Music and a minor in Psychology from Texas State University and have been in my position for 8 years’ now, but have worked for Texas State in some capacity since I was a student (finishing my 14th year here). I began with total wellness as a participant in Fall 2007, I believe and have participated in various yoga, Zumba, Group Personal Training, Kickboxing, and Step courses both here and at the Activity center. I’ve been practicing yoga for 10 years now and will begin my certification training in the fall. I’m excited to be subbing yoga classes at this time and want to instill what I’ve learned from my instructors over the years to others so that they can develop a love for yoga and have a better quality of life!More About Me: I love music and attending as many concerts as possible, traveling, yoga, Barre, reading, hanging out with friends, cooking/baking, and Rodeos!

Sherry Leetham​Instructor

About Sherry

​Hometown: Round Rock, TX (grew up in Shelbyville, TN)

What I Do: Get You FINE... for the SUMMERTIME!

Background: I am a 20+ year fitness professional with expertise in managing mergers and grand opening 70,000+ sqft health clubs across the U.S. including Atlanta, Utah & Texas. While in Atlanta, I worked for the health club that launched STEP aerobics & Re-Sist-a-Ball (Therapy Balls) and prior to my career in fitness I was a Social Counselor for the State of Tennessee. As a former collegiate football manager, who became a cheerleader, a career in fitness seemed to fall into my lap. Sports have always been a part of my life including playing and coaching softball, track & field and basketball. I currently hold a 34 year high school high jump record and created a scholarship for any female who can break the record. I am a nationally certified AFAA Personal Trainer, ACE Group Fitness Professional and Continuing Education Provider for both organizations. Lastly, I am also an inventor & entrepreneur with a soon to launch new fitness product and program!

More About Me: My nickname is Shamrock, stemming from my signature breakdancing move and the fact that I have the unique ability to find four-leaf clovers!

Kourtney Morris​​Instructor

About Kourtney

Hometown: Gold Beach, Oregon

What I Do: I am lucky enough to be a full time graduate student who gets to spend time tutoring students and lead fitness classes!

Background: I was born and raised in Oregon and also got my bachelors degree from there at the University of Oregon. I have been a huge sports fan my whole life but found my love of running and fitness while attending college. I have now lived in Texas for two years and have begun a masters program for education. While working towards my masters I will be tutoring college students through the university and teaching for Total Wellness!

More About Me: I am a huge nerd when it comes to science and fitness! I spend A LOT of time looking at new fitness gear and trying to convince the rest of the world to love science as much as me!

Sunny Summers​Instructor

About Sunny

Teresa ZappInstructor

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Kate BeroInstructor

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Kim CarpioInstructor

About Kim

Hometown:

What I Do: I encourage children to be creative and become independent from technology in order to play. Iwatch them grow and develop and influence how their goes. I love watching their smiles grow as they walk in.

Background: I am a senior at Texas State University currently studying Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy. Eventually I would love to become a pediatric physical therapist.

More About Me: I love exercising, golf, exploring, crafting and fixing things. I have a certified therapy dog named Bailey! He is basically my child!

Gina CruzInstructor

About Gina

Hometown: Del Rio,Texas

What I Do: I have been an Elementary School Teacher for 20 years at Travis Elem.I shape the minds of our future leaders. I Dream, I inspire, I Teach.

Background: I began my journey with TW in 2010.Zumba Fitness Is my passion and has been a roller coaster ride! I'm a licensed Zumba,Zumba Step,and Zumba Kids Instructor.I currently teach Texas State Wellcats and Worksite Wellness Zumba classes. Total Wellness is a balance between mind,body,and soul.With proper nutrition and regular exercise, you can become a Healthier You!

More About Me: I enjoy Salsa and Tejano dancing.I blend in with all my 4th graders (4ft.11in.)I Love different hairstyles and wearing skirts!

Colleen HinerInstructor

About Colleen

Jenn JohnsonInstructor

About Jenn

Hometown: Kyle, TX

What I Do: I teach people that they’re actually more bendy than they thought, and then help them out of that position. ​

Background:I’ve been teaching yoga for over 5 years now. I prefer yoga styles that fall within the Inyengar system (lots of props and modifications), and love a good vinyasa flow. But I’ve studied many different styles of yoga, mostly under the hatha branch. If I’m not teaching yoga, I’m usually teaching Filipino martial arts as a member of the Garmot Arnis Training International (GAT Texas) family. I have two black belts (one in June Fan/Gung Fu and one in MMA), and I love teaching women how to find their internal badass and men how to find their inner yogi.

More About Me: During the day I work in JC Kellum as a Technical Writer/Business Analyst for the Technology Resources division. I’m a straight up nerd/geek and will talk your ear off about comic books (especially the Vertigo line), sci-fi movies, DC/Marvel TV shows, fantasy novels, and nerd core music. I have close to 20 different pairs of Converse shoes, and over 50 comic themed tee-shirts.

Hunter Leger​Instructor

About Hunter

Sebastian Olave​Instructor

About Sebastian

Hometown: Austin, TX

What I Do: In a nutshell, I tell people to pick things up and put them down, sprinkle some moving around, and ALWAYS having fun!

Background: In addition to being a Total Wellness Instructor, I'm a Strength and Conditioning Coach for Texas State Athletics. Fitness and striving for a balanced, healthy lifestyle has always been a passion of mine. Nothing beats the feeling of completing a challenging workout, preparing a delicious and tasty meal, or spending quality time with loved ones. I believe consistency and balance are key to achieving a healthy lifestyle. My favorite workouts are Olympic Weightlifting and running football routes.

More About Me: I'm a barbeque aficionado, breakfast taco connoisseur, play guitar and sing every chance I get, and I LOVE Texas history.

Jovon Taylor​Instructor

About Jovon

Hometown: Waco, Texas

What I Do: Every day that I go to work I get to be a big kid and have fun, while also keeping kids physically active!

Background: I am currently a senior seeking my Bachelor's degree in Exercise & Sports Science at Texas State. I always knew that I wanted to be in health promotion, and Total Wellness was the perfect opportunity for me to have a positive impact on people's lives!

More About Me: In my free time I love to listen to music, play basketball, and ride my Penny Board.

Cameron Bustos​Instructor

About Cameron

Nina CentenoInstructor

About Nina

Hometown:

What I Do:

Background: I was born in Oregon, but for the most part raised in Texas. I am in my final year of pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Exercise Sport Science Fitness Management with a minor in Business. I believe that fitness is a very important aspect of life. It has the power to add extra years to your life, and it can also bring people together with the same interest.

More About Me: I am always up for an adventure, and I have a strong passion to working or driving cars.

Annie Flink​Instructor

About Annie

​Hometown: Austin, TX

What I Do: I wrangle children while their parents work out.

Background: I have Bachelor's degrees in Spanish and Anthropology, a Master's degree in Education, and a Montessori teaching certificate. I've had jobs doing everything from processing chickens and plowing with oxen to teaching adult education and administrating early childhood programs, but my favorite jobs have been the ones that connect me with my community, let me work with good people, and provide work/life balance. I have a wonderful husband and two kids (5 and 2). I started working out with Total Wellness as soon as my youngest child turned one and have definitely enjoyed Fit Kids Club on their behalf. This is my first year to join the Total Wellness team!

More About Me:I love experimenting with new recipes and finding new reasons to have a dinner party. This year, I am participating in San Marcos' first Competitive Cooking League, pitting my technique in the kitchen against other contestants in an iron chef style competition.

Justin Hudgins​Instructor

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Kelly King​Instructor

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Melanie MoralesInstructor

About Melanie

Hometown: Victoria, TX.What I Do: I'm a systems support specialist for The Graduate College at Texas State. This is a fancy title for I'm the person who gets to tackle various technical issues. It's challenging and fun, and the people I work with make it even more enjoyable.

Background: I never thought joining Total Wellness as a member would lead to me becoming an instructor. I fell in love with cycling and the community. It grew from there! Total Wellness definitely laid the foundation for having fitness consistent in my life.

Lauren Ortiz​Instructor

About Lauren

Danielle Warne​Instructor

About Danielle

Hometown: Flower Mound, TXWhat I Do: I help kids stay active and provide a safe and fun environment for them.

Background: Born and raised in Texas, I'm one of three kids. I'm currently studying Exercise Sports Science at Texas State. I plan to become a pediatric occupational therapist. ​More About Me: I love working out and spending as much time outdoors as possible. I played softball for two years at Texas State.

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